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The 2021 Best Lawyers in Southern California

Featuring the top legal talent in the Southern California area.

The 2021 Best Lawyers in Southern California
Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers

November 13, 2020 09:00 AM

The 2021 Southern California's Best Lawyers publication features more than 3,000 of the region's top-ranked legal talent as well as the inaugural appearance of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in print.


Featured in this edition, Easton & Easton partners discuss how innovating during 2020's uncertainty led to stronger injury cases, new practice areas, and greater success. Plus, Frantz Law Group celebrates its 40th year by finalizing history-making settlements for its clients.

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